Description
This Baked Shrimp Scampi Pasta combines tender linguine with succulent shrimp in a buttery garlic sauce, topped with a golden panko breadcrumb crust. It’s a flavorful, easy-to-make seafood pasta bake perfect for weeknight dinners or entertaining guests.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta and Seafood
- 12 oz linguine or spaghetti
- 1 ½ pounds large shrimp, peeled and deveined
Sauce and Seasonings
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Zest and juice of 1 lemon
- ½ cup dry white wine or chicken broth
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Cheese and Toppings
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
- ½ cup panko breadcrumbs
Instructions
- Preheat and cook pasta: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Cook the linguine or spaghetti in a large pot of salted boiling water according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Prepare shrimp and sauce: In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons butter and olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes, sautéing for 1–2 minutes until fragrant but not browned. Add the shrimp, lemon zest, lemon juice, white wine (or chicken broth), salt, and pepper to the skillet. Cook shrimp for 3–4 minutes until they start to turn pink, taking care not to overcook. Remove from heat.
- Combine pasta and shrimp mixture: In a large mixing bowl, toss the cooked pasta with the shrimp and sauce mixture, Parmesan cheese, and chopped parsley until well combined.
- Prepare for baking: Transfer the pasta mixture to a greased 9×13-inch baking dish. Melt the remaining 2 tablespoons butter, then mix it with the panko breadcrumbs. Evenly sprinkle this breadcrumb mixture over the pasta.
- Bake: Place the baking dish uncovered in the preheated oven and bake for 12–15 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the dish is heated through.
- Serve: Serve immediately, garnished with extra lemon wedges and parsley if desired for added zest and freshness.
Notes
- Substitute chicken or vegetable broth for white wine for a non-alcoholic version.
- Add fresh spinach or cherry tomatoes for additional color and nutrition.
- Leftovers reheat well the next day, making for convenient meal prep.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American, Italian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ½ cups
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 185mg
